Leadership & Board of Directors
The Royal United Foundation is guided by leaders committed to responsible stewardship, community service, education, health and wellness, athletics, leadership, and youth development.
Leadership Built on Trust
Strong nonprofit leadership requires more than vision. It requires accountability, sound governance, ethical decision-making, and a clear commitment to the people and communities being served.
The Royal United Foundation is led by a formed Board of Directors with professional experience in education, law, healthcare, youth development, and organizational leadership. Together, our leadership team provides oversight, strategic direction, and mission-centered governance to ensure the Foundation remains focused on meaningful community impact.
Founder & Executive Director
Nicholas Serenati, Ph.D.
Founder / Executive Director
Nicholas Serenati, Ph.D., serves as Founder and Executive Director of the Royal United Foundation. His leadership is grounded in education, athletics, youth development, community building, and a commitment to creating opportunity through structured programs that support long-term personal growth.
Through the Foundation, Dr. Serenati works to advance initiatives focused on health and wellness, education, leadership development, athletics, mentorship, and community engagement. His vision is to build a trusted nonprofit organization that connects people, resources, and partnerships to create measurable impact for youth, families, and communities.
Board of Directors
Cory Chapman
Board Chair
Educator in the District of Columbia, providing leadership experience, educational insight, and a commitment to youth development and community advancement.
Courtland Merkel
Vice Chair
Attorney at Law, supporting the Foundation through governance perspective, legal insight, organizational accountability, and strategic leadership.
Leslie Campbell
Secretary
Retired educator, bringing experience in learning, service, youth support, and educational leadership to the Foundation’s mission and governance.
Karrson Smith
Treasurer
Physical Therapist, contributing expertise in health, wellness, movement, rehabilitation, and responsible stewardship of the Foundation’s resources.
Governance & Accountability
The Royal United Foundation is committed to building public trust through responsible nonprofit governance, transparency, and mission-focused decision-making.
- Ethical leadership and responsible stewardship
- Board oversight and organizational accountability
- Transparent decision-making and mission alignment
- Commitment to education, leadership, health, wellness, athletics, and youth development
- Programs designed to create measurable community impact
Join Our Leadership Network
The Royal United Foundation welcomes interest from community leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, business leaders, attorneys, nonprofit professionals, coaches, and advocates who want to support meaningful community impact.
Opportunities may include serving as a board member, advisor, committee member, volunteer leader, community ambassador, or strategic partner.